Local Events

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Condobolin Youth Centre will contribute by submitting a float as part of the Garden Festival Street Parade.

The parade will begin at 10am at the Condobolin Community Centre - Bathurst Street, Condobolin.

Cost: $15 per person includes light refreshments (to be advised)

A chance for local Fashion Houses to showcase their new season fashions, with our local youth as the models!
Supre has been invited to contribute to the show also.
DATE: Thursday 10th April 2008
VENUE: Condobolin RSL Auditorium (confirmed)

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NOTE: Youth Events are strictly drug and alcohol free.
This event is planned in conjunction with the Condobolin Skate Park Committee.

Cost: COST: FREE

What Is Rock Up?
Rock Up is a group of young people in the Central West aiming to provide more opportunities for all age drug and alcohol free entertainment in our own district. Rock Up was started in Orange in 2003 with the aim of organising all-ages gigs and activities for the youth of the Central West, as well as trying to develop a profile for the Central West as a musical hotspot, with the Band Competition expanding from 4 events in Orange in 2004 to 13 events in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Lithgow in 2006. This year will also include Condobolin and Cowra. The Rock Up committee’s key interest is music, and many of the members of this group have an interest in event management, professional production, and are musicians themselves.
How Will It Be Run?
Rock Up 2008 Battle of the Bands will be holding heats in Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow, Dubbo, Condobolin and Cowra. Each town will have two (2) heats, which will then be followed by a semi-final, with the winners competing in a regional final in Dubbo. Cowra and Condobolin will also be holding a heat with the winner of Condobolin going into the Dubbo Semi and the Winner and Runner Up of the Cowra Heat going into the Orange Semi.
Bands will be allocated to a heat, not randomly drawn, to ensure that a range of styles is present during each heat. To determine ranking, bands will be judged by a panel of judges on qualities and attributes of performance, stage presence, and musicianship.

REFRESHMENTS: Local charities will be invited to sell light refreshments.
NOTE: Youth Events are strictly drug and alcohol free.

Cost: Free limited places/ must register

Burning Issues Drama Workshops brought to you by beyondblue and australian young people's theatre. These workshops use drama excercises, movement and voice skills to explore the issues confronting youth today. Participants will work with an expert performance tutor who will investigate topical matters in a safe, inventive and dynamic way.

Cost: NIL

Students from both THLHS and Quandially Cenral will enjoy a multimedia display called "Power of Everyone".

Students will prepare for this event by discussing the power of the individual in PD/H/PE and English.

Cost: Free

This workshop will involve young people learning the skills to work on and finish one of six panels of a terrazzo floor at the gazebo on the Common. The panel will be a reinterpreation of one of the six Oberon tapestries created by local needleworkers for the Australian Bicentennial celebrations.
Last year's Youth Week workshop involved young people in designing and suggesting future art projects. This year's workshop will see the realisation of that consultation phase.

Cost: FREE

Register your band to be able to compete on the night for the title of winner and then proceed through and represent the Parkes PCYC in Battle of the Bands event/s.

Cost: FREE

Entries will be available by contacting the Parkes PCYC. A way to show your artistic talents whether it be through taking a photograph or doing a painting. The competition will run from 5th to 11th April with the winner being pronounced on the 12th April 2008.

There will be three categories: junior 0-12yrs; youth 12-24yrs and an adult section.

Flyers and further information about the competition will be sent through to local schools and other means of advertising (radio etc).

Cost: FREE

A packed fun filled night full of entertainment and enjoyment to be had by all. Kinders through to year 6 can come along and participate not only in a dance party but to showcase your talent, whether it be singing a song, playing an instrument or dancing.

Entries for the talent quest and any further information for this event can be obtained by phoning the Parkes PCYC.

Cost: $90

An Outback youth Camp is being held in conjunction with the St John Ambulance Cadets. This will enable young people to experience being in a remote part of Australia as they undertake a range of activities which benefit their personal development.

Cost: Nil

Cowra kicks off Youth Week with a disco for young people aged 5 to 12 years. Jump move and groove to R n B music and you could win a prize. The disco will be fully supervised.

Cost: Nil

Physical activity should always be fun!
Here's your chance to combine after school activity while making new friends. The PCYC "Introduction to Volleyball" is a chance for school children to learn how to play the game. For those who already understand the game, this is great for hand eye coordination.
Introduction to Volleyball will be fully supervised.

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Budding musicians or accomplished performers - it doesn't matter. Cowra's main street will host new and experienced performers strutting their stuff. If you can handle a guitar or sing your way through the lastest songs why not show off your talent? This could be your start to the big time!!!

Cost: Nil

Don't forget the popcorn and drinks...
Sit back and be entertained with a new release "G" rated movie. This one is sure to suit all the family.

Cost: Nil

Youth of all ages and their carers are welcome to participate in this celebration and integration of cultures.
An afternoon of planned activities including games and rides will ensure wholesome family fun. A BBQ lunch will also be available. This is a drug and alcohol free event and is supported by Yalbillinga Day Care Centre and Cowra Council.

Cost: Nil

Calling all local musicians!!! Gotta a demo that sounds hot? Your band might have what it takes to win studio recording time and other prizes… The Rock Up 2008 Battle of the Bands competition will be held in Cowra, with the winners to go on to the regional finals. Local bands wishing to be apart of this event must have original songs and all entries must be received by 3 March. Entry forms and details available from Cowra Council’s customer service desk.

Cost: Nil

The 'A to Z of me' gives young people the chance to identify their strengths and personal characteristics. Open to boys and girls this 3 hour workshop will commence at 9:30am and finish at 12:30pm. All materials will be supplied and morning tea will be provided. This event is supported by Reconnect and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. (Camhs) Places are limited and all names must be received by Wednesday 9 April. Contact Cowra Council's Community Projects Officer on 6340 2069.

Cost: Free limited places/must register

Cost: Free limited places/ must register

Cost: Free

Paint, draw on, use mixed media; decorate a poster to;
promote a local youth week event or activity
or use art to 'discuss' an important youth issue. When you have finished,write your name and address on the back of the poster and take it to your nearest library or school SRC member so we can arrange to dsiplay it.

Cost: Free entertainment

Manly Blades is bringing Australia's #1 scooter rider Coedie Donovan, # 1 inline skater CJ Wellsmore and a team of skateboarders to provide a demo/workshops and run a jam comp for local skaters.
Historica will bring a medieval combat display of sword fighting, archery,costumes and medieval life. Watch the display and then learn how to use a bow or sword.
Live Music; Sydney based band A Day Away, local bands; Sound Surgeons, Black Target,Tanglewood, Hal and Sam and more
Free Jumping Castle, market stalls, food and drinks
join in a junior soccer match

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Cowra's new recreation facility will officially be opened by the Hon. Graham West MP, Minister for Gaming and Racing, Sport and Recreation. The day will commence at midday with a BBQ followed by acknowledegments and recognition of sponsors. Pro Skater Steven Humphries will perform tricks and there'll be a DJ playing the lastest music. You could even win a prize!!!!!